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Page 6 Insight/California State University, Fresno October 6, 1993 Inflation blamed for drop in number of guest speakers Soaring costs the cause for number of lectures to dwindle from 23 in '86 to 3 this semester. By Lori Ash Staff Writer It's just a case of inflation. The cost of speakers has risen 400 percent in the last five years, which is why the University Lecture Scries has been cut to three programs each semester. 'The highest paid speaker used to pull in $25,000." said Susan Vasqucz, director of the lecture series. "Then Reagan left office, and he charged S60.000 per speaking engagement" Currently speakers such as Jay Lcno and Bill Cosby charge as much as S100.000. "They are charging for name recognition," Vasqucz said. "Fees are really high and, given our resources, it would be impossible to bring in seven or eight speakers a semester." In the 1985-86 school year, 23 programs were presented by the lecture series. Thatnumberhasdwindled each year and now remains at three programs a semester. The lecture scries is funded through Associated Students Inc., University Student Union and the vice president of economic affairs. The ASI allocates $32,500 each year to the Uni versity Lecture Series, while USU allocates $30,000 per year. The staff is provided by the vice president of economic affairs. The speakers coming this semes- tercost between $ 15,000and $30,000 each," Vasqucz said. Speakers are not chosen by their affordability alone. The University Lecture Series Committee, comprising faculty,staff and community members, meets each semester and decides what issues it would like speakers to address. Vasqucz then begins looking through catalogs sent by the 12 agents with whom she works. But it isn't as easy as just picking a name from a catalog. The speaker must be available at limes that match the university's schedule and needs. It is also a matter of whether the guest accepts the invitation. "Rush Limbaugh's office told me not to even bother sending a letter of intent because he would not speak," Vasquez said. The lecture series tries to meet the diverse needs of the student body, but does the student body need a lecture scries? "I just don't sec why the school insists on spending money dh these things when our fees keep going up and no one has time to listen anyway," said Scott Tucker, 21. "With classes, jobs, and an attempt at a social life, why would any student want to spend valuable time listening to a lecture without getting a grade or units for it?" But freshman Nicole Parker, 18, disagreed. "I think the lectures are a big asset to the learning environment," she said. "There is so much to leam here and so little time, I think these lectures help broaden our learning experience." Student attendance at these lectures has been as high as 80 percent This semester the scheduled speakers are Juan Williams, Eleanor Clift, Fred Barnes, Linda Chavez and Richard Keeling. Juan Williams, a Washington Post's Political Analyst, Eleanor Clift, Newsweek's White House correspondent, and Fred Barnes, senior editor of The New Republic, will speak Ocl 12, about Clinton's free trade proposal, healthcare and economic forecast Linda Chavez, author of "Out of the Barrio: Toward a NewPoli- tics of Hispanic Assimilation," will speak about education and the politics of Hispanic assimilation on Nov. 9. Ending the scries for the semester is Richard Keeling, director of the university health service and professor of medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He will be discussing sex and health in the 90's on Dec. 7. All lectures are held at the Satellite Student Union. Admission is $2 for CSUF students and $10 for general. Symphony celebrates 1,200th anniversary of Fresno's sister city Music department chair visits Europe. By Lisa Driver Staff Writer Jack Former had the opportunity of a lifetime, and he was paid for it Chair of the music department at CSUF, Former was commissioned to write a piece for the 1200th anniversary of Muenster. Germany, Fresno's sister city. His piece is titled "Symphonies." "We previewed part of the piece in Muenster this summer," Former said. He traveled to Muenster, Germany and Coszalin, Poland, and worked with the Coszali Philharmonic. In September Former returned to Europe for seven weeks. Then, after a short stay in Fresno, he will visit Europe again from mid-November until Dec. 1. • In early September, Former returned to Germany for a sequence of rehearsals. On Sept 25, all of Muenster celebrated at the final concert of "Symphonies." He traveled back to Poland to work on a CD, which will be released in a few months. "It took...from last summer until January, to write the piece for Muenster," Former said. But it took seven years to write a concerto he finished recently. Former wrote a cello concerto for former Fresno resident Michael Flaxman. "But I was working on four other pieces at the same time," he said. While in Europe, Former will participate in a conference on contemporary music on Oct 16 in Kluge, Romania. Klugc, the second largest city in Romania, is in Transylvania. "I'm more worried about the P gypsies lhan vampires," Former said. Former is able lb travel much because he is on sabatical for a year if w grant money continues lobe available. "Maybe I will go to Mexico," Former said, "if I can gel the sabatical for a full year." This year Former was able to work in Europe because mc language barrier wasn't a major problem. He and his wife were able to communicate in Poland because they speak some German, and most Polish citizens speak German. "Italy was OK, because my wife and I speak Italian," Former said. The multi-talented musician "used to play wood winds,, but nothing I would admit openly to at this point," he said. Tvcplayedbasooninasymphony It's curtains for outdoor cafe By Kevin Adler StaffWriter The tent sits in front of the Satellite Student Union, distinctively out of place and vacant It was once me site of Checkers Cafe, an outdoor eatery on mc east side of campus. Today it's empty, with its once white roof now fading to brown from mc valley heat and dust Checkers began operating in 1990, around the time me then-new Leon S. Peters Business Building opened. "Il looked like there would be a tremendous amount of traffic on that side of campus." said Jim Prince, director of CSUF's Food Services. But me high cost of maintaining the structure simply put Checkers Cafe out of business a year ago. It cost too much to heat me tent and keep it clean. "We were losing aboul S45.000 a year," Prince said. It was labor-intensive, carrying the equipment and food out to the tent every day, then having to carry it all back al night he said. Chilly winter days drove would-be patrons elsewhere. Good idea, wrong location. "If we were in San Diego or Los Angeles, where the seasons arc a lot milder," Prince said. "It just gets too cold and wet in Fresno for it to succeed." Checkers was set up lo serve students whose classes were mostly on the east side of campus. "I have to hike all the way from the Peters building to Tbe Pit if I want anything good to cat," said Ed Miller, a junior business major who misses the cafe. Students still have the snack bar in the Satellite Student Union, which sells hot dogs, popcorn, beverages and other snacks. But Checkers served gourmet coffee, hand-made sandwiches, Haagan Dazs ice cream, as well as hot dogs and beverages. "As of right now. me snack bar serves the needs of mc students," Prince said. The snack bar brings in around $500 a day, according to Prince. "When Checkers was there, mc snack bar actually brought in more, roughly $1,100 a day," Prince said The tent was originally designed to serve as a temporary location for Checkers, with plans to move the restaurant into the new classroom buildings once they were completed. No start or completion dale for the classroom buildings has been set in stone, Prince said, who estimates completion in about five years. Prince is planning a 2,400-square foot food service area inside me new building when it is completed. Checkers' tent won't sit empty for long—it will be gone. "Il should be taken down any day now," Prince said. "It costs too much to keep clean and no one is using it." |t fair Catendar (Paul Paul Theatre 'Entertainment Sitk/ti-Toivn ' Carman ILC/U.'X.'V Oct. 13 Wynonna/ Oct. 14 McQride Oct. 15 & the 'Ride Oct. 16 ' Industria T>d Oct. 17 Amor (David Crosby & Graham 'Hash All shows begin at Oct. 12 Stone Temple Pilots Oct. 13 'Bitty 'Dean Oct. 14 Oldies Star Revue Oct. 15 'Douf Stone Oct. 16 Shai Oct. 17 Tracy Lawrence/ 1ohn Michael Montgomery 7:30 p.m. orchestra." He also took viola lessons for four and a half years, but had to quit when he became chair of me music department "It's interesting to be chairman," he said. 'Teaching was, too." The current budget crisis influenced his opinion of working. "It's easy to be chairman when you have lots of money, but times arc tough right now," he jjaid. The music department did enough money to hire Gary Gilroy as the new marching band director. The department was able to obtain funds from me Associated Students, Inc. to get me band marching again. Another positive change for mc music department is a curriculum review. Although Former is on sabatical, the acting chair, Kathryn Bumpass, will carry on me review of all music department classes. Former likes the design of me new music building, although his opinion might be a little biased. "I was the chair of design committee," he said. "I have a particular interest in the new building." The old music building is being renovated. It will be used for some offices, lots of practice rooms. Deans offices, a lecture hall, and Wahlberg Recital Hall is completely redone. Former said. "It looks fabulous," he said. Karen ToUvlNSIGHT The dazzling lights ofthe midway will attract night-time visitors to the Fresno Fair Oct. 1-17. The Only Credit Union You Need If you're a full or part-time CSUF employee, a family member of an employee, or a CSUF student enrolled in an education credential and/or master's degree program in the School of Education, you're eligible for EECU membership and the benefits that come with it. For more information about becoming a member, call any one of the numbers below. • Free interest-earning checking • Low rate loans • Starter/Student VISA Cards • Payroll services • 24-hour OFTIONTELLERs • Free use of both ATMs on CSUF campus • High rate savings accounts • Advanced degree loans • Direct deposit • 24-hour phone access • Home Equity Line of Credit • 13.5%, no-fee VISA Cards • Nationwide ATM network 9 Educational •Employees CREDIT UNION Toll-Free in California 1-800-538-EECU 3488 W. Shaw Fresno 275-7700 455 E. Barstow ..Fresno 224-7788 430 Pollasky St. Clovis 298-9700 2029 High St. Selma 896-6588 Ifs time for a change! *1388 Lube, oil and filter special Now's the time for an oil change. Because not only can it help save the life of your car, but it will save you money! Bulk oil only. No appointment necessary! WAL-MART LUBE * Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EXPRESS 3750 West Shaw (At Brawley) 277-8199 [ IUBE7olf&"FILTER,WITH""1 15PTSERVICE § OUR SERVICE INCLUDES A THOROUGH ■" 15-POINT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK AND FEATURES PENZOIL BULK MOTOR OIL. UP TO 5 QUARTS *.N2T^AUr2WJTH6jHER discounts I FSU STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF RECEIVE $2.00 OFF WITH VALID ID l*_NOT ^AUDJVmjOTHER^ISCpUNTSj
Object Description
Title | 1993_10 Insight October 1993 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Dept. of Journalism, California State University, Fresno. |
Publication Date | 1993 |
Description | Weekly during the school year. Vol. 1, no. 1 (Oct. 8, 1969)-v. 29, no. 23 (May 13, 1998). Ceased with May 13, 1998, issue. Title from masthead. Merged with Daily collegian. |
Subject | California State University, Fresno Periodicals |
Contributors | California State University, Fresno Dept. of Journalism |
Coverage | October 8, 1969 – May 13, 1998 |
Format | Microfilm reels, 35mm |
Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 “E-image data” |
Language | eng |
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Title | Insight Oct 6 1993 p 6 |
Alternative Title | Insight (California State University, Fresno) |
Publication Date | 1993 |
Full-Text-Search | Page 6 Insight/California State University, Fresno October 6, 1993 Inflation blamed for drop in number of guest speakers Soaring costs the cause for number of lectures to dwindle from 23 in '86 to 3 this semester. By Lori Ash Staff Writer It's just a case of inflation. The cost of speakers has risen 400 percent in the last five years, which is why the University Lecture Scries has been cut to three programs each semester. 'The highest paid speaker used to pull in $25,000." said Susan Vasqucz, director of the lecture series. "Then Reagan left office, and he charged S60.000 per speaking engagement" Currently speakers such as Jay Lcno and Bill Cosby charge as much as S100.000. "They are charging for name recognition," Vasqucz said. "Fees are really high and, given our resources, it would be impossible to bring in seven or eight speakers a semester." In the 1985-86 school year, 23 programs were presented by the lecture series. Thatnumberhasdwindled each year and now remains at three programs a semester. The lecture scries is funded through Associated Students Inc., University Student Union and the vice president of economic affairs. The ASI allocates $32,500 each year to the Uni versity Lecture Series, while USU allocates $30,000 per year. The staff is provided by the vice president of economic affairs. The speakers coming this semes- tercost between $ 15,000and $30,000 each," Vasqucz said. Speakers are not chosen by their affordability alone. The University Lecture Series Committee, comprising faculty,staff and community members, meets each semester and decides what issues it would like speakers to address. Vasqucz then begins looking through catalogs sent by the 12 agents with whom she works. But it isn't as easy as just picking a name from a catalog. The speaker must be available at limes that match the university's schedule and needs. It is also a matter of whether the guest accepts the invitation. "Rush Limbaugh's office told me not to even bother sending a letter of intent because he would not speak," Vasquez said. The lecture series tries to meet the diverse needs of the student body, but does the student body need a lecture scries? "I just don't sec why the school insists on spending money dh these things when our fees keep going up and no one has time to listen anyway," said Scott Tucker, 21. "With classes, jobs, and an attempt at a social life, why would any student want to spend valuable time listening to a lecture without getting a grade or units for it?" But freshman Nicole Parker, 18, disagreed. "I think the lectures are a big asset to the learning environment," she said. "There is so much to leam here and so little time, I think these lectures help broaden our learning experience." Student attendance at these lectures has been as high as 80 percent This semester the scheduled speakers are Juan Williams, Eleanor Clift, Fred Barnes, Linda Chavez and Richard Keeling. Juan Williams, a Washington Post's Political Analyst, Eleanor Clift, Newsweek's White House correspondent, and Fred Barnes, senior editor of The New Republic, will speak Ocl 12, about Clinton's free trade proposal, healthcare and economic forecast Linda Chavez, author of "Out of the Barrio: Toward a NewPoli- tics of Hispanic Assimilation," will speak about education and the politics of Hispanic assimilation on Nov. 9. Ending the scries for the semester is Richard Keeling, director of the university health service and professor of medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He will be discussing sex and health in the 90's on Dec. 7. All lectures are held at the Satellite Student Union. Admission is $2 for CSUF students and $10 for general. Symphony celebrates 1,200th anniversary of Fresno's sister city Music department chair visits Europe. By Lisa Driver Staff Writer Jack Former had the opportunity of a lifetime, and he was paid for it Chair of the music department at CSUF, Former was commissioned to write a piece for the 1200th anniversary of Muenster. Germany, Fresno's sister city. His piece is titled "Symphonies." "We previewed part of the piece in Muenster this summer," Former said. He traveled to Muenster, Germany and Coszalin, Poland, and worked with the Coszali Philharmonic. In September Former returned to Europe for seven weeks. Then, after a short stay in Fresno, he will visit Europe again from mid-November until Dec. 1. • In early September, Former returned to Germany for a sequence of rehearsals. On Sept 25, all of Muenster celebrated at the final concert of "Symphonies." He traveled back to Poland to work on a CD, which will be released in a few months. "It took...from last summer until January, to write the piece for Muenster," Former said. But it took seven years to write a concerto he finished recently. Former wrote a cello concerto for former Fresno resident Michael Flaxman. "But I was working on four other pieces at the same time," he said. While in Europe, Former will participate in a conference on contemporary music on Oct 16 in Kluge, Romania. Klugc, the second largest city in Romania, is in Transylvania. "I'm more worried about the P gypsies lhan vampires," Former said. Former is able lb travel much because he is on sabatical for a year if w grant money continues lobe available. "Maybe I will go to Mexico," Former said, "if I can gel the sabatical for a full year." This year Former was able to work in Europe because mc language barrier wasn't a major problem. He and his wife were able to communicate in Poland because they speak some German, and most Polish citizens speak German. "Italy was OK, because my wife and I speak Italian," Former said. The multi-talented musician "used to play wood winds,, but nothing I would admit openly to at this point," he said. Tvcplayedbasooninasymphony It's curtains for outdoor cafe By Kevin Adler StaffWriter The tent sits in front of the Satellite Student Union, distinctively out of place and vacant It was once me site of Checkers Cafe, an outdoor eatery on mc east side of campus. Today it's empty, with its once white roof now fading to brown from mc valley heat and dust Checkers began operating in 1990, around the time me then-new Leon S. Peters Business Building opened. "Il looked like there would be a tremendous amount of traffic on that side of campus." said Jim Prince, director of CSUF's Food Services. But me high cost of maintaining the structure simply put Checkers Cafe out of business a year ago. It cost too much to heat me tent and keep it clean. "We were losing aboul S45.000 a year," Prince said. It was labor-intensive, carrying the equipment and food out to the tent every day, then having to carry it all back al night he said. Chilly winter days drove would-be patrons elsewhere. Good idea, wrong location. "If we were in San Diego or Los Angeles, where the seasons arc a lot milder," Prince said. "It just gets too cold and wet in Fresno for it to succeed." Checkers was set up lo serve students whose classes were mostly on the east side of campus. "I have to hike all the way from the Peters building to Tbe Pit if I want anything good to cat," said Ed Miller, a junior business major who misses the cafe. Students still have the snack bar in the Satellite Student Union, which sells hot dogs, popcorn, beverages and other snacks. But Checkers served gourmet coffee, hand-made sandwiches, Haagan Dazs ice cream, as well as hot dogs and beverages. "As of right now. me snack bar serves the needs of mc students," Prince said. The snack bar brings in around $500 a day, according to Prince. "When Checkers was there, mc snack bar actually brought in more, roughly $1,100 a day," Prince said The tent was originally designed to serve as a temporary location for Checkers, with plans to move the restaurant into the new classroom buildings once they were completed. No start or completion dale for the classroom buildings has been set in stone, Prince said, who estimates completion in about five years. Prince is planning a 2,400-square foot food service area inside me new building when it is completed. Checkers' tent won't sit empty for long—it will be gone. "Il should be taken down any day now," Prince said. "It costs too much to keep clean and no one is using it." |t fair Catendar (Paul Paul Theatre 'Entertainment Sitk/ti-Toivn ' Carman ILC/U.'X.'V Oct. 13 Wynonna/ Oct. 14 McQride Oct. 15 & the 'Ride Oct. 16 ' Industria T>d Oct. 17 Amor (David Crosby & Graham 'Hash All shows begin at Oct. 12 Stone Temple Pilots Oct. 13 'Bitty 'Dean Oct. 14 Oldies Star Revue Oct. 15 'Douf Stone Oct. 16 Shai Oct. 17 Tracy Lawrence/ 1ohn Michael Montgomery 7:30 p.m. orchestra." He also took viola lessons for four and a half years, but had to quit when he became chair of me music department "It's interesting to be chairman," he said. 'Teaching was, too." The current budget crisis influenced his opinion of working. "It's easy to be chairman when you have lots of money, but times arc tough right now," he jjaid. The music department did enough money to hire Gary Gilroy as the new marching band director. The department was able to obtain funds from me Associated Students, Inc. to get me band marching again. Another positive change for mc music department is a curriculum review. Although Former is on sabatical, the acting chair, Kathryn Bumpass, will carry on me review of all music department classes. Former likes the design of me new music building, although his opinion might be a little biased. "I was the chair of design committee," he said. "I have a particular interest in the new building." The old music building is being renovated. It will be used for some offices, lots of practice rooms. Deans offices, a lecture hall, and Wahlberg Recital Hall is completely redone. Former said. "It looks fabulous," he said. Karen ToUvlNSIGHT The dazzling lights ofthe midway will attract night-time visitors to the Fresno Fair Oct. 1-17. The Only Credit Union You Need If you're a full or part-time CSUF employee, a family member of an employee, or a CSUF student enrolled in an education credential and/or master's degree program in the School of Education, you're eligible for EECU membership and the benefits that come with it. For more information about becoming a member, call any one of the numbers below. • Free interest-earning checking • Low rate loans • Starter/Student VISA Cards • Payroll services • 24-hour OFTIONTELLERs • Free use of both ATMs on CSUF campus • High rate savings accounts • Advanced degree loans • Direct deposit • 24-hour phone access • Home Equity Line of Credit • 13.5%, no-fee VISA Cards • Nationwide ATM network 9 Educational •Employees CREDIT UNION Toll-Free in California 1-800-538-EECU 3488 W. Shaw Fresno 275-7700 455 E. Barstow ..Fresno 224-7788 430 Pollasky St. Clovis 298-9700 2029 High St. Selma 896-6588 Ifs time for a change! *1388 Lube, oil and filter special Now's the time for an oil change. Because not only can it help save the life of your car, but it will save you money! Bulk oil only. No appointment necessary! WAL-MART LUBE * Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EXPRESS 3750 West Shaw (At Brawley) 277-8199 [ IUBE7olf&"FILTER,WITH""1 15PTSERVICE § OUR SERVICE INCLUDES A THOROUGH ■" 15-POINT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK AND FEATURES PENZOIL BULK MOTOR OIL. UP TO 5 QUARTS *.N2T^AUr2WJTH6jHER discounts I FSU STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF RECEIVE $2.00 OFF WITH VALID ID l*_NOT ^AUDJVmjOTHER^ISCpUNTSj |